Thomas G. Morton School

ADDRESS: 2501 South 63rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19142

PHONE: (215) 400-8160 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Neighborhood GRADES: K-5 ENROLLMENT: 420

Fast Facts

Principal
Dr. LaChante' Collier-Bacon
Phone Number
(215) 400-8160
Email
Website
Neighborhood
Elmwood
SEPTA Routes
Bus (G), Trolley (36)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2024-05-27
Tuition
Uniform
No Data Reported
Extended Day

Mission

To provide an enriched educational experience for all students. This includes academic excellence as well as positive social skills. This vision can be achieved through the use of quality research-based professional practices along with high expectations, in order to promote proficient and advanced levels of learning.

Points Of Pride

Outstanding academic opportunities for all students, including children with special needs and English language learners. Exemplary music and art programs. Upgraded technology in many classrooms. Grand parent Volunteers, Experience Corps, Education Works After School program

Admissions Policy

Students must live within designated catchment boundaries; students may apply to a school(s) outside of their neighborhood and will be considered via lottery based on a available space.

Accreditations and Honors

Hamels Foundation grants 2009, 2010, 2011; PAEP art grant in 2011 and 2012 to increase science and math achievement through combined art and academic instruction. Honors chorus performances at Malvern Victorian Christmas in 2010 and 2011. Bronze medal in Dancing Classrooms ballroom dancing. Hoops for Heart. silver medal at Penn Relays. Healthy School Initiative and Garden.

Hours of Operation

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Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
Kindergarten	60
1th Grade	69
2th Grade	73
3th Grade	79
4th Grade	69
5th Grade	70
Total	420

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0.24 %
Asian	3.57 %
Black	86.67 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	5.71 %
Multi-Racial/Other	1.43 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0 %
White	2.38 %

Low-Income
92.62%

English Learners
11.67%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
51.9%	48.1 %	%

Special Education
15.24%

Gifted Education
0%

Student Achievement

Last Updated:

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs
		French

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Choir;Instrumental;Theater;Theater Group;Visual

Other Activities

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents Classroom Volunteers;Parents School Advisory

By acknowledging and valuing both inter- and intracultural differences Morton School will create an educational environment that fosters trust, safety and the enhancement of self. We value working together as partners with our highly qualified school staff, parents and community stakeholders. How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.